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University of Edinburgh. Department of Social Work

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Biography

The Edinburgh School of Social Study and Training was established in 1918. Based in university buildings at 16 Chamber Street, the school delivered three courses: Social Ethics; Social Economics; Personal and Public Hygiene. In 1922 a University Diploma replaced the School Diploma and in 1928 the School was fully transferred to the University becoming the Department of Social Study and Training. Nora Milnes who had been Director of the School continued in her post until she was succeeded by Marjorie Brown in 1951, who herself retired in 1964. During this time the department began offering Certificates in Psychiatric Social Work, Medical Social Work and Child Care, enabling students to specialise in a particular field. The Department became known as the Department of Social Administration on the appointment of John Spencer as Chair in 1967, having had Dr Molly Gregor and Megan Brown as Directors in the interim period. A generic Diploma in Social Work was offered from 1970 replacing all previous Certificates and Diplomas. A Masters in Social Work has been offered since 1990.

Found in 1032 Collections and/or Records:

C21 Name Withheld, 1943

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/141
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form only.

Dates: 1943
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C22 Chisholm, Elizabeth Ruthven, 1943-1949

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/142
Scope and Contents Cert. Social Study 1944. File contains: Two enrolment forms, details of pay and conditions for post of Girls' Welfare Officers from the Scottish Education Department dated 1945. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Alix Nicolson, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Mary F. Gregor, South Bridge School Care Committee, Edinburgh; Mr Thom, Area Officer, Edinburgh (2) Area Office; Miss H. C. Escreet, Warden, Women's University Settlement,...
Dates: 1943-1949
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C23 Corrie, Evelyn Ewart, 1943-1944

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/143
Scope and Contents

Cert. Social Study 1944. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Miss Noble, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Anne Ashley, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Alice McGill, Almoner, Edinburgh Hospital for Women and Children.

Dates: 1943-1944
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C24 Craig, Elsie Ann (Mrs Fotheringham), 1942-1949

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/144
Scope and Contents Cert. Social Study 1945. File contains: Enrolment form, correspondence, particulars for post of Secretary of the Glasgow Hospitals Auxiliary Association 1949. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Miss Mary E. Burn, Edinburgh University Settlement; Anne Ashley, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Miss Banks, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Miss Watson, Almoner, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow; Miss J. S. Banks,...
Dates: 1942-1949
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C25 Campbell, Helen Macleod, 1943-1945

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/145
Scope and Contents Dip. Social Study 1944. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Miss Balfour, High School Yards Nursery, Edinburgh; Mr Thom, Arae Officer, Assistance Board, Edinburgh (2) Office; E. F. MacPherson, District Secretary, Edinburgh Council of Social Service; D. Elziabeth Brown, Psychiatric Social Worker, Child Guidance Clinic, Edinburgh; Miss H. K. M. Darton, Secretary, North St Pancras...
Dates: 1943-1945
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C26 Name Withheld, 1945

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/146
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: enrolment form.

Dates: 1945
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C27 Name Withheld, 1944-1945

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/147
Scope and Contents

File contains: enrolment form and correspondence.

Dates: 1944-1945
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C28 Cameron, Judith Elizabeth, 1943-1944

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/148
Scope and Contents

Cert. Social Study 1945. File contains: Enrolment form, correspondence, weekly timetable for practical placement with Dr Finlay, Child Welfare, Edinburgh. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Jean M. b.Sherriff, Cameron House Nursery School, Edinburgh; Dr Finlay, Child Welfare, Edinburgh; Miss M. St Hill, Public Health Department, London County Council; Ruth Crichton, Investigation work into Employment of Juveniles in Edinburgh.

Dates: 1943-1944
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C29 Copeman, Rosalind Mary, 1942-1972

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/149
Scope and Contents Cert. Social Study 1945. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Alix Nicolson, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Mr Ryrie, Welafre Department, Rickitt &Colman Ltd, Norwich; S. Bowe, Acting Almoner, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich; Ruth Crichton, Investigation work into Employment of Juveniles in Edinburgh; K. M. Stewart, Secretary, National Vigilance Association of Scotland,...
Dates: 1942-1972
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

C30 Name Withheld, 1944-1945

 File — Box SW 13
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/150
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: enrolment form and correspondence.

Dates: 1944-1945
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study